Living in Meyers Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meyers Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Meyers Lake has 842 residents with a median age of 68.2. The median household income is $65,893 (8% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Meyers Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Meyers Lake at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 68.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $65,893State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Meyers Lake a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Ohio median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Meyers Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meyers Lake the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,585 a month in housing costs.
Meyers Lake median household income
The median household income in Meyers Lake is $65,893 and the income per person is $52,941. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Meyers Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 535
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.51
Meyers Lake demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 68.2
- Under 18
- 1.1%
- 65 and older
- 59%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 15.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meyers Lake ›
Education in Meyers Lake
34% of adults 25 and older in Meyers Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meyers Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Meyers Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyers Lake | 842 | $65,893 | $225,000 | $1,188 |
| Reedurban | 4,900 | $57,000 | $151,600 | $1,258 |
| Hills and Dales | 259 | $181,250 | $495,800 | — |
| Canton | 69,755 | $43,188 | $97,800 | $850 |
| Perry Heights | 8,756 | $61,601 | $166,700 | $930 |
| North Canton | 17,727 | $72,544 | $201,200 | $1,029 |
| Richville | 3,145 | $74,375 | $172,500 | $954 |
| North Industry | 1,767 | $55,833 | $112,100 | $1,131 |
| Massillon | 32,338 | $56,446 | $149,900 | $862 |
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What is the median household income in Meyers Lake, OH?
The median household income in Meyers Lake is $65,893, 8% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Meyers Lake?
The median home value in Meyers Lake is $225,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Meyers Lake?
The median gross rent in Meyers Lake is $1,188 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Meyers Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Ohio median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Meyers Lake?
The median age in Meyers Lake is 68.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Meyers Lake?
The average commute to work in Meyers Lake is 20 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meyers Lake?
The unemployment rate in Meyers Lake is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meyers Lake?
34% of adults in Meyers Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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